A public hearing on the proposal has been scheduled for Aug. 7. By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com The Rostraver Board of Commissioners discussed an application for a zoning change at Wednesday’s m...

Severe conditions are expected to continue through Saturday. Beating the heat just got harder for Western Pennsylvanians, as the heat dome hovering over the region is now expected to stick around thro...

Ten percent of food sales at the River House Cafe will be donated to Charleroi’s police department. A Back the Blue fundraiser will be held today for the Charleroi Regional Police. The event will take...

For the first time in decades, I caught some of the Sunday morning political shows last weekend. Who knew there still were Sunday shows? Since the advent of cable news, you can get the same programmin...

AS A SOCIETY, WE BELIEVE that making something false and passing it off as something real is wrong. You can’t fake money. You can’t make bootleg recordings of movies or music. You can’t forge a check ...

For the MVI Leaders of the Monessen Beyond Grad Program announced the launch of the Summer Educational Fun series for Monessen High School students. Parents, students and the public are invited to joi...

Today is the first official day of summer and the Mid Mon Valley, should become an exciting hub of activity. Within many of these boroughs, there have been and shall continue to be, demolition project...

Howard Hanna Simon Real Estate Services recently presented its annual donation to Penn Highlands Mon Valley from the annual Chow Chow fundraiser. Howard Hanna Simon Real Estate Services agent Mary Jo ...

By PATRICK VARINE and MEGAN SWIFT Trib Total Media Dutch health technology giant Philips Respironics’ planned phase-out of manufacturing operations in Westmoreland County may result in 300 job cuts at...

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Abortion rights, suddenly a potent political force in the aftermath of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to leave such matters to the states, have found an unlikely champion in ...

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un signed an agreement Wednesday that pledges mutual aid if either country faces “aggression,” a strategic p...

They caused at least one fire and left behind a trail of debris and fallen trees. Thousands across the Mon Valley were without power Tuesday following a wave of storms and heavy winds that caused dama...

Food, water games, Italian ice and face painting were part of Tuesday’s festivities. By NYA O'NEAL noneal@yourmvi.com The spirit of Juneteenth was on display Tuesday as the McKeesport Carnegie Library...

By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com The Belle Vernon Area school board will vote Monday on its budget for the 2024-25 school year. The $44.3 million budget will keep taxes steady for Westmoreland Co...

Due to the Juneteenth federal holiday, there is no U.S. Postal Service mail delivery or collection today. Home delivery subscribers of the Mon Valley Independent’s print edition will get today’s editi...

Liam Stewart is already the SkillsUSA Electrical Construction Wiring state champion. A recent Ringgold graduate made history, ending his high school career on a high note. Many high school graduates a...

The increase will help fund the district’s new emotional support and special education positions. Monessen City School District residents will see a slight increase in property taxes next year. The sc...

The nonprofit organization provides business and casual clothes for women and girls. By NYA O'NEAL noneal@yourmvi.com From shoes to jewelry, belts to purses, there was something for everyone at the Dr...

The Mon Valley Independent is entering an exciting new era in digital publishing with the unveiling of our new mobile apps. Our new 2-in-1 apps, powered by Tecnavia, will help you stay on top of local...

BEING POOR IN PENNSYLVANIA is not a crime. It might be enough to get you punished, though, according to a new lawsuit. The American Civil Liberties Union and private law firms filed a petition in Comm...